Renewing oil seal for selector shaft (with gearbox installed in vehicle) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Items marked (1) and (arrow) can be disregarded.
• Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.
• (Item 1) can be disregarded.
• Use assembly sleeve01E 311 120(item A) to avoid damaging the oil seal (C) when installing.

📋 Procedure

1. Release fasteners (2) and remove rear noise insulation (if fitted). [Note: Items marked (1) and (arrow) can be disregarded.]
2. Remove front exhaust pipe (left-side) 26.
3. Remove front right wheel. [Note: Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt.]
4. Unbolt heat shield (arrow) for drive shaft (right-side).
5. Unscrew connecting rod (2) for selector rod. [Note: (Item 1) can be disregarded.]

6. Unscrew nut (arrow) and detach gearbox selector lever from selector shaft.
7. Carefully lever out oil seal, taking care not to damage shaft. [Note: Use assembly sleeve01E 311 120(item A) to avoid damaging the oil seal (C) when installing.]
8. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip half-full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.
9. Lightly oil outer circumference of oil seal.
10. Drive oil seal (arrow) into housing as far as stop using tubeVW 423.
11. Install front exhaust pipe (left side) 26.

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